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Group postural gymnastics session using the Mézières Method at the practice in Vibo Valentia

Postural rehabilitation — Mézières Method

The Mézières Method, offered at the physiotherapy practice in Vibo Valentia, works on the muscle chains to restore balance and posture. Our body isn’t made up of isolated muscles, but of large “chains” that connect different areas: when one part is tense or shortened, the whole system is affected, producing pain that we often feel far from its real origin.

Through specific stretching postures and guided breathing, the Mézières Method works gently to release these chronic tensions. The aim isn’t only to relieve immediate pain, but to return the body to its natural shape, improving mobility, correcting poor posture and giving you back freedom and wellbeing in every everyday movement.

Who it’s for

  • Recurring musculoskeletal pain: for those living with back pain, neck pain or tension that returns despite local treatments.
  • Poor posture and stiffness: for those who notice asymmetries, rounded shoulders or reduced freedom of movement.
  • Recovering mobility: for those who want to regain flexibility and balance, including as a preventive measure.
  • Active and sedentary people alike: to rebalance the tension caused by repetitive sporting movements or long hours at a desk.

How it works

  1. Postural assessment: a global observation of the body to identify the muscle chains under tension and the real origin of the disorder.
  2. Active sessions: progressive stretching postures, guided by the breath, to release tension and restore symmetry.
  3. Awareness and maintenance: guidance to recognise and correct poor posture in everyday life, with periodic checks on progress.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the Mézières Method?

    It is a global postural re-education technique that works on the muscle chains rather than on the single painful muscle. Through stretching postures and guided breathing it releases chronic tension and acts on the origin of the pain, not just the symptom.

  • How many sessions does it take to see the first results?

    It depends on how deep-rooted the tension is. Usually the first benefits in terms of mobility and pain reduction are felt within the first few sessions, while lasting postural correction requires a more continuous programme.

  • Is Mézières postural training suitable for back pain?

    Yes, it is particularly suited to back pain, neck pain and tension that keeps returning despite local treatments, because it addresses the postural imbalances that are often the underlying cause.

  • Are the sessions individual or in groups?

    The programme always starts with an individual assessment to identify the tense muscle chains. The work that follows can take place in small groups or in personalised sessions, depending on your needs.

  • Do I need to be fit or flexible to start?

    No. The postures are adapted to your starting level and progress gradually. The method suits both people who play sport and those with a sedentary lifestyle.

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